Hummus
Made with creamy chickpeas, sesame paste and spices, hummus is a savoury dip often used in Mediterranean tapas feasts. Make your own hummus with this simple recipe and add your favourite toppings.
Ingredients
- 350g peeled & cooked chickpeas or 1 large can of chickpeas, drained
- 2 tbs tahini
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- pinch of crushed pepper
- 6 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 clove garlic
- pinch chilli powder (optional)
- mixed dried herbs (optional)
- mixed nuts (optional)
- mixed seeds (optional)
- pomegranate jewels (optional)
- capers (optional)
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Sieve
- Silicone spatula
- Serving bowl
Process
Put all the ingredients, reserving 2 tbs olive oil into a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy.
Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove any bits of peel and to ensure a smooth hummus.
Pour into a serving bowl and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne.
Any leftover hummus can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Serve with Flatbread.
